Connections 1 Disc 3
(DVD Video)
Contributors
Published
New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2001?].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
More Details
Published
New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2001?].
Format
DVD Video
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Videodisc release of the 1988 television series.
General Note
Title from disc label.
Creation/Production Credits
Written and presented by James Burke.
Description
A series presenting science as a detective story illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Part 5: Traces the connection between medieval astrology, ancient Greek medical manuscripts, the need for precise measuring devices and the invention of such things as the telescope, forged steel and interchangeable machine parts. Part 6: Details many of the changes in building construction and energy usage which occurred when the climate of Europe changed dramatically in the 13th century. Shows how the scarcity of firewood contributed to the invention of the steam engine, which was the predecessor of gasoline-powered engines.
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DVD.
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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.5-6 | Embry Riddle Aero University - DVD - DVD Collection | T15.C651 2001 V.5-6 | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Architecture and climate.
Astrology -- History.
Civilization, Modern.
Inventions -- History.
Inventors -- History.
Machine parts -- History.
Measuring instruments -- History.
Medicine, Greek and Roman.
Power resources -- History.
Steam engineering -- History.
Steel forgings -- History.
Technological innovations -- History.
Technology -- History.
Technology and civilization.
Telescopes -- History.
Video recordings.
Astrology -- History.
Civilization, Modern.
Inventions -- History.
Inventors -- History.
Machine parts -- History.
Measuring instruments -- History.
Medicine, Greek and Roman.
Power resources -- History.
Steam engineering -- History.
Steel forgings -- History.
Technological innovations -- History.
Technology -- History.
Technology and civilization.
Telescopes -- History.
Video recordings.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burke, J., Jackson, M., & Kennard, D. (2001). Connections 1: Disc 3 . Ambrose Video Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burke, James, 1936-, Mick. Jackson and David. Kennard. 2001. Connections 1: Disc 3. Ambrose Video Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burke, James, 1936-, Mick. Jackson and David. Kennard. Connections 1: Disc 3 Ambrose Video Publishing, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burke, James, Mick Jackson, and David Kennard. Connections 1: Disc 3 Ambrose Video Publishing, 2001.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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